Unlicensed Registered Ministry
True Light Child Care
Griffith, IN
· Lake County
1257 North Cline Avenue,
Griffith, IN 46312
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
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Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
RM-100078-A
License Issued
Jul 1, 2020
Expired
Jun 30, 2022
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
True Light Child Care is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Griffith IN. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM-6:00 PM; Saturday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-07-29 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-07-29 |
Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(3) Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-07-29 |
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes:-Attendance records of all children in attendance.-Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-07-29 |
Child Abuse and Neglect | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-07-29 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-07-29 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-07-29 |
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-07-29 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-07-29 |
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. |
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| Registration 2021-07-29 |
The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) One caregiver is missing 12 hours of current annual in service hours of training |
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| Registration 2021-07-29 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) two chidren in need of mmunization updates |
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| Registration 2021-07-29 |
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One caregiver has expired annual child abuse training |
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| Registration 2021-07-29 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Two caregivers have annual Universal Precautions that has expired |
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| Registration 2021-07-29 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Pastor has an annual background check that expired on 7/15/2021 |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-08-26 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2020-08-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| Registration 2020-08-26 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2020-08-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) 2 staff are past due for annual check |
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| Registration 2020-08-26 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | 2020-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 1 child is missing the 4th dose of DTap |
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| Registration 2020-08-26 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | 2020-08-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) One crib mattress liner was ripped and no longer in good repair |
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| Registration 2020-08-26 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | 2020-08-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) One prepared infant bottle was in fridge with no cover over the nipple. |
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| Registration 2020-08-26 |
The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2020-08-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) One extra crib not being used had a loose fitting sheet with bunched up extra material appearing to be of a size too large for the mattress it was on.One bassinet, that staff stated a parent brought in, was present in the infant room and not compliant for use in the child care ministry |
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| Registration 2019-12-20 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2019-12-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Infants room:Water spot on ceiling tile. Upstairs bathroom: Water spot on ceiling tile above toilet. |
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| Registration 2019-12-20 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2019-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Infant's hands were not washed following diaper change. |
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| Registration 2019-12-20 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | 2019-12-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Lower level girls bathroom:Wall behind sink not sanitizable. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-06-17 |
Discipline | 2019-06-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) A provider shall: Maintain a written child discipline policy |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-06-17 |
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division | 2019-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-06-17 |
Transportation | 2019-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(b) A provider shall do the following with respect to transporting children away from the facility where the provider operated a child care program: Obtain written permission from the child's parent or legal guardian to transport the child |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-06-17 |
2019-06-17 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4 | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2019-06-17 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2019-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-06-17 |
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes:-Attendance records of all children in attendance.-Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. | 2019-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-06-17 |
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________ | 2019-06-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2019-06-17 |
Sanitation Standards | 2019-06-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| Registration 2019-06-17 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2019-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) All staff missing evidence of up to date universal precautions training. |
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| Registration 2019-06-17 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2019-06-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Staff did not wash hands after diapering. |
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| Registration 2019-06-17 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2019-06-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Upstairs classroom: Cots leaning in closet tippable. Infant Room:Staff purse in reach of children. Aquafor, baby magic lotion and body spray that state keep out of reach of children in reach of chilren .Gym: Boards leaning in closet a tipping hazard |
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| Registration 2019-06-17 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2019-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) No evidence of food temperature log |
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| Registration 2019-06-17 |
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough | 2019-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) Two children missing evidence of up to date immunziations |
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| Registration 2019-06-17 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | 2019-06-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Infant bathroom being used for storage |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-12-28 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2018-12-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| CCDF Inspection 2018-12-28 |
Sanitation Standards | 2019-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| Registration 2018-12-28 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | 2019-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Downstairs Boys bathroom:-Toilet not sealed to floor.Downstairs girls bathroom:-Toilets not sealed to floor.-Sink not sealed to wall.-Paint missing from wall behind toilet.Upstairs Boys Bathroom:-Toilet not sealed to floor. |
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| Registration 2018-12-28 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2019-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Library: -Two ceiling tiles sagging. Upstairs Bathroom:-Pledge being stored under sink.-Ceiling tile damaged above toilet in corner. |
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